An IndiGo flight from Chennai to Mumbai, carrying 172 passengers, made an emergency landing on Saturday (June 1) following a bomb threat, according to a PTI report. The aircraft landed at approximately 8:45 am, and passengers were safely deplaned using a step ladder.
“Full emergency was declared for IndiGo flight 6E5314, operating on Chennai-Mumbai route on Saturday after the pilot informed the Mumbai ATC of an alleged bomb threat to the aircraft,” the source said.
IndiGo confirms bomb threat on Chennai-Mumbai flight
Meanwhile, IndiGo confirmed the bomb threat to its Chennai-Mumbai flight in a statement, saying, “Upon landing in Mumbai, the crew followed protocol, and the aircraft was taken to an isolation bay as per security agency guidelines.”
All passengers safely disembarked, and the aircraft is currently undergoing inspection. “After completing all security checks, the aircraft will be repositioned back to the terminal area,” the statement added.
This marks the second bomb threat incident involving an IndiGo flight within a week, with a similar threat reported on May 28 for an IndiGo flight from Delhi to Varanasi.